Patient perspectives on adapting meaning-centered psychotherapy in advanced cancer for the Chinese immigrant population

Leng, Jennifer; Lui, Florence; Huang, Xiaoxiao; Breitbart, William; Gany, Francesca

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“…In the dimension “identity after cancer diagnosis” (category “identity before and after cancer diagnosis”), some participants felt like cancer caused “negative changes” in their personality, which, after the psychotherapeutic work, turned out to be “value what really matters.” Despite this, there was a difficulty to change the association between physical capacity (focus on the body) and personality as, for some of the participants, the body was their identity. This was also reported in the study of Leng et al (2019), which described the main changes occurring post diagnosis: “shift in occupational goals, physical pain, physical appearance, and a shift from independence to dependence and interdependence.”…”

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“…Despite this, there was a difficulty to change the association between physical capacity (focus on the body) and personality as, for some of the participants, the body was their identity. This was also reported in the study of Leng et al (2019), which described the main changes occurring post diagnosis: "shift in occupational goals, physical pain, physical appearance, and a shift from independence to dependence and interdependence." Gil et al (2018) studied the new issues that arose when applying adapted MCGP to Spanish-speaking advanced cancer patients (Fraguell et al, 2017).…”

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Process of therapeutic changes in Meaning-Centered Group Psychotherapy adapted to the Portuguese language: A narrative analysis

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AbstractObjectiveThe aim was to understand the processes of therapeutic changes in Meaning-Centered Group Psychotherapy (MCGP) in a Portuguese sample.MethodAdult cancer patients with distress motivated to participate in MCGP were identified; descriptive and narrative analyses were performed on the session content.ResultsThe sample had 24 participants (mean age: 63.43 years); the majority were females (75%), with a median academic degree (54%). Breast cancer was most frequent (67%) at the localized stage (71%). The narrative analysis defined seven categories according to the MCGP themes. In “Moments with Meaning (MwM),” the most relevant dimensions were related to interpersonal relations, the moment of diagnosis, and personal achievements. This category established relations with almost all other categories, as did the category “historical sources of meaning (SoM).” The category “identity before and after cancer diagnosis” was only related to “attitudinal SoM” and “transitions.” Historical SoM had two dimensions, “past” and “present and future” legacies, in which prominent topics related to family, childhood, achieved goals, and values to pass to others explored. Attitudinal SoM established relations only with the category “creative SoM,” in which “courage” and “responsibility” were the main dimensions, which were also related to “MwM,” “historical,” and “attitudinal SoM.” Experiential SoM, with the main dimension “love,” was related to “MwM” and “historical SoM.” Transitions only established relations with “historical SoM” and “identity before and after cancer.”Significance of resultsThe findings that “MwM” and “historical SoM” were the categories which established a solid pattern of relations suggest that these are the main psychotherapy topics that can have more influence for the participants; one explanation is that these categories imply a concrete way of thinking, which is easier to understand. This process of therapeutic changes must be integrated in a cultural context, as it is well known to have an impact upon the “meaning” of life.

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Process of therapeutic changes in Meaning-Centered Group Psychotherapy adapted to the Portuguese language: A narrative analysis

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“…In recent years, the number of people from Chinese backgrounds living in the UK has seen a massive increase from 226,948 to 433,150 (Nomis, 2003; 2014) with 10.4% of these immigrants having illness, potentially needing to use the National Health Service (NHS) (Office for National Statistics (ONS), 2013). These Chinese immigrants’ needs for spiritual and religious care should be considered alongside their medical needs as being integral to their overall health and well‐being (Leng, Lui, Huang, Breitbart, & Gany, 2019). This study thus aimed to gain a better understanding of spirituality and spiritual care among UK residents from Chinese backgrounds to assist healthcare professionals in identifying their spiritual care needs.…”

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“…needs as being integral to their overall health and well-being (Leng, Lui, Huang, Breitbart, & Gany, 2019). This study thus aimed to gain a better understanding of spirituality and spiritual care among UK residents from Chinese backgrounds to assist healthcare professionals in identifying their spiritual care needs.…”

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An understanding of spirituality and spiritual care among people from Chinese backgrounds: A grounded theory study

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2020

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An understanding of spirituality is important to people's health and spiritual care (McSherry et al., 2020). In recent years, the number of people from Chinese backgrounds living in the UK has seen a massive increase from 226,948 to 433,150 (Nomis, 2003; 2014) with 10.4% of these immigrants having illness, potentially needing to use the National Health Service (NHS) (Office for National Statistics (ONS), 2013). These Chinese immigrants' needs for spiritual and religious care should be considered alongside their medical

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“…In recent years, the number of people from Chinese backgrounds living in the UK has seen a massive increase from 226,948 -433,150 (Nomis, 2003; with 10.4 per cent of these immigrants having illness, potentially needing to use the National Health Service (NHS) (Office for National Statistics (ONS), 2013). These Chinese immigrants' needs for spiritual and religious care should be considered alongside their medical needs as being integral to their overall health and well-being (Leng, Lui, Huang, Breitbart, & Gany, 2019). This study thus aimed to gain a better understanding of spirituality and spiritual care among UK residents from Chinese backgrounds to assist health-care professionals in identifying their spiritual care needs.…”

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The Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care Among People From Chinese Backgrounds Living in England: A Grounded Theory Method

2020

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Introduction: There has been a growing number of people from Chinese backgrounds entering England and their perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care need to be addressed when their cultural context changes. Methodology: A Straussian grounded theory method was used. Twenty-five participants were recruited, after which point data saturation was reached. Results: Four themes emerged showing participants’ perceptions of the terms: holistic; family involvement; religious care; abstract and sensitive. Discussion: Participants held holistic and culturally sensitive perspectives of spirituality, which demonstrates that patient-centered care is important. Also, health care professionals need to consider methods to involve family member and use religious or cultural values to support their spiritual needs. Particularly, when implementing spiritual care, they need to be aware that people from Chinese backgrounds blend Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism together in their understanding of the terms and may provide contradictory information about their religious belief.

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Patient perspectives on adapting meaning-centered psychotherapy in advanced cancer for the Chinese immigrant population

Cited by 8 publications

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Process of therapeutic changes in Meaning-Centered Group Psychotherapy adapted to the Portuguese language: A narrative analysis

Process of therapeutic changes in Meaning-Centered Group Psychotherapy adapted to the Portuguese language: A narrative analysis

An understanding of spirituality and spiritual care among people from Chinese backgrounds: A grounded theory study

The Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care Among People From Chinese Backgrounds Living in England: A Grounded Theory Method

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